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La Magdalena Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon

9.412 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Mike R
9.5

Gorgeous wine winery and think Andy Erickson is a genius winemaker

Gorgeous wine winery and think Andy Erickson is a genius winemaker

Apr 26th, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Dark and rich with mocha, cassis and maraschino cherry on the nose. Persistent on the palate. Not as good as the cerro sur but still very very good. Needs a steak

Dark and rich with mocha, cassis and maraschino cherry on the nose. Persistent on the palate. Not as good as the cerro sur but still very very good. Needs a steak

Feb 21st, 2018
Mike R
9.5

I love cab franc dominant Napa valley wines - I love Andy Erickson wines - I was not planning multiple bottle Friday but the bottles were going down so smoothly and night was young we just had to do it - going to make my golf tournament today a little tougher but it was worth it

This wine was speaking clearly and loudly - man did this wine have gorgeous legs - and it was such a vibrant color in the decanter and the glass - deep ruby red - then a small whiff and man did I get excited - caramel mixed with red and blue fruits - tasting was mind blowing - I mean we tasted after drinking a great bottle previously and it was able to stand out - and it got better as the glasses were being poured - I wish this could go for years but fear based on this bottle will have five more years but it is drinking perfectly - all smiles on a Friday night

I love cab franc dominant Napa valley wines - I love Andy Erickson wines - I was not planning multiple bottle Friday but the bottles were going down so smoothly and night was young we just had to do it - going to make my golf tournament today a little tougher but it was worth it

This wine was speaking clearly and loudly - man did this wine have gorgeous legs - and it was such a vibrant color in the decanter and the glass - deep ruby red - then a small whiff and man did I get excited - caramel mixed with red and blue fruits - tasting was mind blowing - I mean we tasted after drinking a great bottle previously and it was able to stand out - and it got better as the glasses were being poured - I wish this could go for years but fear based on this bottle will have five more years but it is drinking perfectly - all smiles on a Friday night

1 person found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2020
Nathan Renfro

Red and blue fruit. Vibrant. Nice chalky mouthfeel. Long finish. Still very young.

Red and blue fruit. Vibrant. Nice chalky mouthfeel. Long finish. Still very young.

Nov 4th, 2023
Eric

Home run.

Home run.

Mar 29th, 2020
Mary Ann

A bit alcoholly at first. Not as fruity as Would like. But good particularly w food.

A bit alcoholly at first. Not as fruity as Would like. But good particularly w food.

Apr 27th, 2019
Eric

This and the Cerro Sur are SO killer. Great Cab Franc creation. Amazing balance.

This and the Cerro Sur are SO killer. Great Cab Franc creation. Amazing balance.

Feb 20th, 2018
Kenneth Korsbæk

Kenneth had this 8 years ago

Kenneth had this 8 years ago

May 17th, 2016
Chris Loretta

Chris had this a year ago

Chris had this a year ago

Dec 29th, 2023
Daniel Taub

Daniel had this 5 years ago

Daniel had this 5 years ago

Dec 25th, 2019